- High natural gas usage on campuses (80% of remaining carbon emissions)
University of California
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 303.6K MTCO2e/year (estimated) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced systemwide direct and purchased electricity-related greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent since 2009
- Completed over 1,100 energy efficiency projects, saving more than $400M in energy costs
- Seven campuses directly supplied by UC's own electricity company providing carbon-free electricity since 2019
- Installed over 100 separate solar projects across campuses
- Signed over 195 MWs of utility-scale solar and wind power purchase agreements
- Largest voluntary buyer of biomethane in the country; replacing 20% of fossil gas with zero-carbon biomethane by 2025
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Campuses to set interim direct (scope 1) emission reduction targets for 2030, 2035, and 2040 by January 1, 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Campuses to adopt new climate action plans by January 1, 2026
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce total greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2045 (based on 2019 levels), negating any residual GHG emissions through investments in carbon removal projects
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion